Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre
Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre (1733-1789) was a French aristocrat, landowner and Navy officer.
Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre | |
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| Born | 28 March 1733 Riez, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France |
| Died | 5 May 1789 Riez, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Landowner Sailor |
| Employer | French Navy |
| Title | Marquess |
Biography
Early life
Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre was born on 28 March 1733 in Riez, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.[1] A French aristocrat, he was a member of the House of Castellane. His father was César-Henri de Castellane (1693-1761) and his mother, Agathe de Martin.
Career
He served as a career officer in the French Navy.[1][2] He became Gardes de la Marine in 1749, Lieutenant in 1762 and Captain in 1775.[2]
Castellane-Majastre served in the American Revolutionary War, commanding the 32-gun frigate Flore in 1778. He later served in the squadron under Grasse, leaving from Brest on 22 March 1781, bound for Martinique.[1] He served in the Invasion of Tobago on 30 May 1781.[2] The campaign led to the capture of Cornwallis. Castellane-Majastre took part in the Battle of the Chesapeake on 5 September 1781 and the Siege of Yorktown on 19 October 1781.[1][3]
Additionally, he fought in the Battle of Saint Kitts, commanding the 74-gun Marseillais in April 1782.[1] A month later, in May 1782, he served with the fleet of Louis-Philippe de Vaudreuil (1724–1802).[1]
In October 1782, he was inducted in the Society of the Cincinnati and received 800 pounds from them for his service.[2] On 1 October 1784, he became Chef d'escadre.[2]
Personal life
He married Marie Claire de Montolieu (unknown-1800). They had two sons:
- Charles de Castellane (1783-1857).
- César Elzéar de Castellane, Comte de Castellane-Majastres (1784-1835).
He died on 5 May 1789 in Riez, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.[1][2]
Legacy
The Place Castellane in Marseille is named in his honour.
References
- Rob S. Cox, Finding aid for Henri César, Marquis de Castellane Majastre Papers, 1713-1828, University of Michigan: William L. Clements Library, June 1997
- Alexandre Mazas, Histoire de l'ordre royal et Militaire de Saint-Louis depuis son institution en 1693 jusqu'en 1830, Paris: Firmin Didot frères, fils et Cie, 1860, pp. 196-197
- Château d'Esparron-de-Verdon: La famille de Castellane et le château d’Esparron
